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Sacred Mirrors

The Visionary Art of Alex Grey
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Sacred Mirrors by Alex Grey, also known as Alexander Grey, is an exploration of consciousness and the human experience through transformative art. The book features a collection of intricate, visionary illustrations that guide readers on an inner journey of self-discovery. Each piece invites contemplation and connection with the spiritual aspects of the human condition, making it a unique addition to the Arts & Culture category.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of art and spirituality. It features a collection of mystically inspired artwork that explores human anatomy and consciousness, appealing to those who appreciate detailed and symbolic visual narratives. This work may also captivate you if you are inspired by the transformative power of visionary art.

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Sacred Mirrors

Alex Grey sees in the human anatomy a microcosm of the many levels of order in nature. His paintings in Sacred Mirrors take the viewer on an extraordinary visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self.

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This unique series of paintings takes the viewer on a graphic, visionary journey through the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual anatomy of the self. From anatomically correct rendering of the body systems, Grey moves to the spiritual/energetic systems with such images as "Universal Mind Lattice," envisioning the sacred and esoteric symbolism of the body and the forces that define its living field of energy.

Sacred Mirrors includes essays on the significance of Grey's work by Ken Wilber, the eminent transpersonal psychologist, and by the noted New York art critic, Carlo McCormick.

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Sacred Mirrors by Alex Grey is highly praised for its detailed and anatomically precise paintings, blending medical illustration with spiritual themes. The book is noted for presenting mankind's journey towards cosmic unity and serving as a counter to contemporary cynicism. Critics describe the artworks as reverent, beautiful, and compelling, with extraordinary reproductions that illuminate and potentially transform viewers. The depictions of spiritual and energetic systems are highlighted alongside exceptional quality colour plates that explore both human and spiritual forms.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892812578

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 1990

Country: United States

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Illustration: 50 color plates

Contributors:

  • With Ken Wilber
  • With Carlo McCormick

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 343.0mm

Weight: 1195g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Alex Grey is an artist whose work has appeared in the Stux galleries, New York and Boston; the London Regional Art Gallery, Canada; the University of California Museum of Art, Santa Barbara; the Chicago International Art Exposition; the New Museum, New York; the Grand Palais, Paris; the SΓ£o Paulo Biennial, Brazil; and numerous other exhibitions. He is also the author of the book Transfigurations.

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